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S522 EGJ

1998 Honda CBR900

Black Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,455 mi
Last recorded21,455 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR90022,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 EGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 21,455 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 21,342 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 20,815 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 20,634 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 20,634 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2011 20,607 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 19,860 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2009 19,254 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,254 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 17,863 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2007 16,098 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2006 14,195 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900?

Based on 8,016 MOT tests across 766 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
552
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
766
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 133
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
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S522 EGJ is a 1998 Honda CBR900 in Black with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 22,803 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CBR900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S522 EGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CBR900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S522 EGJ registered?

S522 EGJ is a 1998 Honda CBR900, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S522 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 EGJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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